Senate Floor Activity - Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a .m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

The Journal

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.

Transaction of Morning Business

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Tuesday, October 31)

S.Res. 245 (Sen. Cruz): A resolution calling on the Government of Iran to release unjustly detained United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens, and for other purposes.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 315 (Sen. Hoeven): A resolution designating November 4, 2017, as National Bison Day.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 316 (Sen. Hoeven): A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States .

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 317 (Sen. Harris): A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate .

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Tuesday, October 31)

PN369: Amy Coney Barrett, of Indiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit

-- Considered by Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/31/2017.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 255

PN371: Joan Louise Larsen, of Michigan, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit

-- Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 38. Record Vote Number: 256

-- Considered by Senate.

-- By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/1/2017.

PN642: Adrian L. Nelson, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN654: Todd M. Chard, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN933: Lt. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN957: Tristan D. Harrington, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1063: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1064: Col. Twanda E. Young, in the Army, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1065: Col. Roger D. Murdock, in the Army, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1066: 61 nominations in the Foreign Service beginning with Julie P. Akey and ending with Vera N. Zdravkova

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1112: Maj. Gen. David D. Thompson, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1114: Col. Ralph L. Schwader, in the Air Force, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1115: Col. Donald B. Absher, in the Army, to be Brigadier General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1116-1: 41 nominations in the Army beginning with Col. Richard E. Angle and ending with Col. Darren L. Werner

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1119: Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, in the Army, to be Major General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1121: Maj. Gen. Eric P. Wendt, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1122: Vice Adm. Christopher W. Grady, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1123: Rear Adm. Bruce H. Lindsey, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1125: 2 nominations in the Air Force beginning with James A. Fant and ending with Dustin D. Harlin

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1126: Erik M. Mudrinich, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1127: 152 nominations in the Air Force beginning with Scott M. Abbott and ending with Kristina M. Zuccarelli

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1128: David S. Lyle, in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1129: George B. Inabinet, in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1130: 13 nominations in the Army beginning with Benjamin A. Barbeau and ending with Blair D. Tighe

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1131: 3 nominations in the Army beginning with Garrett K. Anderson and ending with Roger D. Plaster

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1132: 77 nominations in the Army beginning with Joshua A. Akers and ending with D013005

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1133: 325 nominations in the Army beginning with Jonathan L. Abbott and ending with Bovey Z. Zhu

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1134: 6 nominations in the Army beginning with Janetta R. Blackmore and ending with Jeffrey E. Oliver

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1135: 8 nominations in the Army beginning with Steven A. Baty and ending with Alisa R. Wilma

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1136: 25 nominations in the Army beginning with Wesley J. Anderson and ending with Hope M. Williamsonyounce

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1137: 46 nominations in the Army beginning with Gina E. Adam and ending with David R. Zinnante

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1138: 12 nominations in the Army beginning with David J. H. Chang and ending with Matthew J. Yandura

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1139: Samuel A. Redding, in the Army, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1140: Sativa M. Franklin, in the Army, to be Lieutenant Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1141: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Maurice O. Barnett and ending with Aaron C. Barta

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1145: Grant R. Barge, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1146: Michael W. Chung, in the Army, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1148: 2 nominations in the Army beginning with Chemitra M . Clay and ending with John C. Hubbard

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1149: Charles K. Bergman, in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1150: Robert S. Patton, Jr., in the Army, to be Colonel

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1151: 116 nominations in the Army beginning with Jason P. Affolder and ending with D012388

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1152: 151 nominations in the Army beginning with Andre B. Abadie and ending with G001060

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1153: 205 nominations in the Army beginning with Winfield A. Adkins and ending with D013960

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1155: 78 nominations in the Navy beginning with Suzanne T . Alford and ending with Laura C. Yoon

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1156: 174 nominations in the Navy beginning with Roy A. Aduna and ending with Kirtley N. Yeiser

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1157: 6 nominations in the Navy beginning with Calvin Loper and ending with Billy W. Young

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1158: 4 nominations in the Navy beginning with Maureen M. Derks and ending with Jeffrey P. Sharp

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1159: 13 nominations in the Navy beginning with Daniel T. Barnes and ending with Jacquelyn O. Vermilloherman

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1160: 16 nominations in the Navy beginning with Shamire E . Branch and ending with Alanna B. Youngblood

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1161: 19 nominations in the Navy beginning with David L. Aguilar and ending with David K. Zivnuska

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1162: 20 nominations in the Navy beginning with Rebecca L . Anderson and ending with Kenneth R. Vanhook, Jr.

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1163: 34 nominations in the Navy beginning with Arthur D. Anderson III and ending with John E. Weaver

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1164: 39 nominations in the Navy beginning with Joshua D. Albright and ending with Lisa L. Snoh

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1165: Joe F. Moralez II, in the Navy, to be Lieutenant Commander

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1166: 8 nominations in the Navy beginning with Jessica B. Anderson and ending with Miranda V. Williams

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1167: 898 nominations in the Navy beginning with Marco A. Acosta and ending with Keith E. Zumar

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1168: 2 nominations in the Navy beginning with William J. Roy, Jr. and ending with Raquel T. Buser

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1169: 64 nominations in the Navy beginning with Gregory F . Allen and ending with Clinton M. Woods

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN1170: John J. Straub, in the Marine Corps, to be Major

-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

Under the authority of the order of today, at 6:35 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Mr. Strange in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10 a.m. tomorrow .